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What is the primary purpose of a social contract between the government and the people?
What is the primary purpose of a social contract between the government and the people?
- To limit the responsibilities of the government.
- To enhance individual wealth and property ownership.
- To ensure the protection of natural rights. (correct)
- To establish absolute power within the government.
In a social contract, what must people do in exchange for the protection of their natural rights?
In a social contract, what must people do in exchange for the protection of their natural rights?
- Follow the laws established by the government. (correct)
- Abandon their rights in favor of government power.
- Pay taxes without any government oversight.
- Elect leaders every year to manage their rights.
What could be a result of absolute power in a government?
What could be a result of absolute power in a government?
- A system that encourages community discussions and decisions.
- A dictatorship where rights are taken away from individuals. (correct)
- The preservation of individual freedoms and rights.
- The establishment of checks and balances in governance.
What happens in a state of nature due to weak government protection?
What happens in a state of nature due to weak government protection?
Which of the following correctly describes natural rights?
Which of the following correctly describes natural rights?
Flashcards
Social contract
Social contract
An agreement between people and government to protect natural rights.
Natural rights
Natural rights
Basic rights entitled to all people, like life, liberty, and property.
Government's power
Government's power
Gained by protecting people's natural rights in exchange for following laws.
Absolute power
Absolute power
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State of nature
State of nature
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Study Notes
Natural Rights and Declaration of Independence
- Natural rights are a basic set of rights, such as life, liberty, and property, that all people are entitled to.
- A social contract is an agreement between the people and the government.
- In exchange for governing power, the government protects the natural rights of the people.
- The people, in turn, agree to obey the government's laws.
Social Contract Gone Bad
- Absolute Power: When the government has too much power, it can take away people's rights, creating a dictatorship.
- State of Nature: With a weak government, people take rights from each other. This lack of protection leads to anarchy.
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